Former Hells Angels Hitman’s Day Parole Revoked Due to Bad Attitude

Dean Daniel Kelsie, a 51-year-old former Hells Angels hitman serving a life sentence for second-degree murder, has had his day parole revoked by the Parole Board of Canada. The board found that Kelsie is unable to control his bad attitude, leading to conflicts with others during his time on parole.

In October 2000, Kelsie shot and killed Sean Simmons in the lobby of an apartment building in north-end Dartmouth, N.S. The killing was allegedly ordered by a member of the Hells Angels who was upset that Simmons had an affair with his wife. Kelsie was one of four men accused of the murder and was initially convicted of first-degree murder. However, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal later reduced the conviction, a decision that was upheld by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Despite being in and out of prison on day parole in recent years, Kelsie’s parole has been revoked due to his problematic attitude. The parole board described Kelsie’s lack of patience, intolerance, and difficulties in living with others as major concerns. One incident even led to a roommate sleeping outside the room to avoid conflict, and multiple halfway houses refused to accept him due to mounting problems.

Despite assurances from Kelsie that he would improve his behavior, the parole board noted that he had been “unable or unwilling to make adjustments” to his threatening behavior towards others. The board expressed disagreement with Kelsie’s case management team’s assessment that he had the necessary skills to function in society with just minor adjustments.

Simmons’s family has previously intervened to voice their opposition to any release plan for Kelsie, citing concerns about his behavior and attitude. The parole board’s decision to revoke Kelsie’s day parole highlights the ongoing challenges he faces in reintegrating into society and managing his behavior.